Japanese

ねんをおす
Meaning: to make sure; to remind; to emphasize; to double-check
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 念を押す 念を押さない
Polite 念を押します 念を押しません
Past 念を押した 念を押さなかった
Polite + Past 念を押しました 念を押しませんでした
Te-form 念を押して 念を押さなくて
Potential 念を押せる 念を押せない
Passive 念を押される 念を押されない
Causative 念を押させる 念を押させない
Imperative 念を押せ 念を押すな

Handwriting

念
を
押
す

Example

I made sure to remind him not to be late for our meeting tomorrow.

Usage Notes

Used when repeating a caution or confirmation to ensure no mistakes are made.

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